A letter from Paul & Family

Dear Eisner Community,

What an incredible experience it was being back home at Eisner as the Director! The summer was filled with so many memorable moments and I could not be prouder of the work that our staff did this summer.

As you know, Eisner is a special place for me and my family. It is hard to believe that it was 25 years in between my time on staff, from my last summer as a Unit Head in 1997 to returning in 2022 as the Director. What I found incredible was the connection that the Eisner community continues to have on this generation of campers, families and staff.

From being able to witness the magic firsthand, I want to share with you some of the highlights from this summer:

Shabbat: There is something so special about being at Eisner for Shabbat. Friday evening flows so nicely from Kabbalat Shabbat on the hill to dinner, then services and then into Song Session and Israeli Dance on the Quad. Of course, I can ’t forget the Shabbat Sha-Brownies in between. One of the amazing experiences is watching our Olim campers line the walkway from Universal Lawn to the Quad, as they cheer and welcome camp to Song Session. The spirit and ruach is contagious and helps set the tone for a loud and boisterous song session. Maccabiah: The final week of camp is filled with the sounds of cheering, laughter and competition as the camp divides into four teams and compete in Maccabiah. This year ’ s theme, Avatar: The Last Airbender, brought a new level of excitement to our campers and staff. The four-day event had it’ s share of memorable moments, from the Song and Cheer Competitions, Dances, Banners, Plaque and of course games on the sports fields. Closing Ceremonies: The closing ceremonies around the lake were filled with laughter, tears, smiles and lots of joy. I loved hearing the speeches from our unit heads as they said lihitraot to their campers and staff. You felt the love in the air and that camp provided a special experience for the whole community. Also, watching the outdoor education team light up the fire sign across the lake was a perfect culmination to the summer that we just had.

I could go on and on about the summer of 2022 and want you to know that the camp that you love and cherish is still making an impact on this generation of Jewish campers and staff. Thank you all for helping lay the groundwork for what Eisner is today and I can ’t wait to see what the summer of 2023 brings!

I know that many of you would love to come back and visit camp during the summer. We are hoping to be able to invite alumni visits again for the summer of 2023 and will send out information as it gets closer.

Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year!!